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Route · MSP → LGA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to New York

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to LGA (Minneapolis to New York) ranks #885 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.9%
On-time
+3.9 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
12,271
Flights
#885 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Feb 2024 93%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 63%

Distance

1,020 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 150 56 5 0 DL
Nov 2025 143 36 1 0 DL
Oct 2025 151 29 2 1 DL
Sep 2025 150 24 0 2 DL,YX
Aug 2025 184 19 4 0 YX,DL
Jul 2025 195 45 7 4 YX,DL
Jun 2025 189 50 5 2 YX,DL
May 2025 190 47 2 0 YX,DL
Apr 2025 193 31 0 0 DL,YX
Mar 2025 202 52 1 2 YX,DL
Feb 2025 179 31 3 2 YX,DL
Jan 2025 200 48 1 0 YX,DL
Dec 2024 192 46 0 0 DL,YX
Nov 2024 195 29 0 1 YX,DL
Oct 2024 205 17 0 0 DL,YX
Sep 2024 198 16 0 1 YX,DL
Aug 2024 203 47 13 2 DL,YX
Jul 2024 205 61 9 4 DL,YX
Jun 2024 194 55 2 0 DL,YX
May 2024 201 26 2 1 DL,YX
Apr 2024 194 27 2 2 DL,YX
Mar 2024 198 32 0 2 DL,YX
Feb 2024 189 13 2 0 DL,YX
Jan 2024 197 37 2 2 DL,YX

MSP–LGA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (88.7%) · weakest: December (76.4%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.4%

Strongest calendar month

September

88.7% on-time · ~166 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~190 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

76.4% on-time · ~171 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

63 of 4,497 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

28 of 4,497 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

MSP on-time profile

LGA - New York

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New York, NY.

LGA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See MSP and LGA side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare MSP vs LGA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MSP departures

From MSP, this corridor sits with 57 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 99 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (42 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: New York · fleet on-time rank #1997 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to LGA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to New York (MSP to LGA) running a 82.9% on-time rate over 12,271 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 68.4 minutes. The 1,020-mile corridor is served by 5 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.4% of 4,497 flights were cancelled, 0.6% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 63% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–LGA peaks in September at 88.7% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~190 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 76.4%, a 12.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to LGA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to LGA ranks #885 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from MSP to LGA? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to New York have a 82.9% on-time rate based on 12,271 flights. The average delay is 68.4 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to LGA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (63 of 4,497 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to LGA? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to New York (LGA) is approximately 1,020 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to LGA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
LGA Airport

New York
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using MSP–LGA data

MSP–LGA runs 3.9 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MSP and LGA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (88.7% on-time) beats December (76.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.9% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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